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CITy Pomona, CA 91766
Regular Meeting Minutes
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Courteor We Pedo
Councilmember Nora Garcia
Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole
Councilmember Steve Lustro
Councilmember Robert S. Torres
VISION STATEMENT
Monday, September 11, 2023 7:00 PM Council Chambers
CLOSED SESSION
A) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6)
Part Time Unrepresented Employees
Part Time General Employees Unit
Unrepresented Group A and B Employees
Unrepresented Mid-Management Group C-2 Employees
Pomona City Employees' Association, a Chapter of Teamsters Local 1932 Pomona Mid-Management Confidential Employees Association (PMMCEA) •Pomona Police Officers Association (PPOA)
Pomona Police Managers Association (PPMA)
Labor Negotiators: James Makshanoff and René Anderson
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Sandoval called the City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho stated there was no reportable action.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Nolte led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Tim Sandoval
Vice Mayor John Nolte
Councilmember Victor Preciado
Councilmember Nora Garcia
Councilmember Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole
Councilmember Steve Lustro
Absent: Councilmember Robert Torres
STAFF PRESENT
James Makshanoff, City Manager
Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
Rosalia Butler, City Clerk
Karla Shipman, Assistant City Clerk
Maricela Miotto, contracted by the City, provided translation services.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole gave remembrance to the events of September 11th. She stated September is Suicide Prevention Month, and spoke about the signs that may indicate someone is experiencing suicidal thoughts. She provided the National Hotline 988 for people to call as a resource.
Vice Mayor Nolte attended the opening of Hamilton Park, a community meeting in the Val Vista neighborhood regarding a park proposal in the area, and the Los Tigres Del Norte Summer Concert. He stated he was proud to see the community come together for all three events.
Councilmember Garcia gave thanks to Pomona Police and City Staff for their work during the Los Tigres Del Norte Summer Concert. She gave thanks to Gretchen Maldonado from Scripps College for having her be the closing speaker for their conference. She also gave thanks to Lt. Bostrom and CSO Hernandez for the District 3 Community Meeting they hosted. The Champions Soccer League expressed to Councilmember Garcia that they are grateful to the Pomona PD H.E.A.R.T team for keeping the parks safe during their practices and games.
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Councilmember Preciado attended the Second Saturday Art Walk, and the Fiestas Patrias hosted by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. He gave a tour of Pomona Downtown to Pomona College students. He participated in the CommUNITY Pull Up event at Ted Greene Park. He announced the Pomona Hope Fest would take place on October 2 at Tony Cerda Park. He commented on the success of the Tigres Del Norte concert. He also announced the Benefit Festival will take piace on September 23rd at Hamilton Park, and the Pomona 5k/10k will take place on October 21st, 2023.
Mayor Sandoval gave a moment of silence to remember September 11th . Then he spoke of the successful transformation of Hamilton Park. He gave thanks to the community, the Fox *. Theater team, Pomona Police, and City Staff for the success of the Los Tigres Del Norte concert. Lastly, he noted he has made staff aware of an illegal dispensary on South Garey, but requested staff to explain the City's process for shutting down illegal marijuana dispensaries.
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Makshanoff thanked the IT Department for installing free Wi-Fi at Willie White Community Center; it is now the fifth Community Center that provides free Wi-Fi to residents. He also invited residents to attend the Lincoln Park Historic Preservation meeting at the Ebell Club, and to attend a Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety training next Tuesday, hosted by the Public Works Dept. and Cal Poly Pomona.
PRESENTATIONS
*Proclamation Recognizing September 14, 2023 as "Support Latino Business Day" in the City of Pomona
Mayor Sandoval presented the proclamation, and invited any Latino business representatives in the audience to come forward to receive the proclamation. *Proclamation Declaring the Month of September 2023 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Pomona
Mayor Sandoval presented to the proclamation, however no recipient came forward to accept the proclamation.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Council meetings. However, they will be included as part of the record/meeting minutes.
Live Comments were as follows:
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Aida Ulloa asked questions related to the City contracting with Athens and SB1383.
Anthony R. Galindo stated he would like to host a musical event with local acts to raise funds for charities of the City's choosing.
Randy Bekendam gave commendations to Planning Department Manager Ata Khan for visiting Amy's Farm with other Planning Staff members before the farm closed permanently. He also discussed improvements made to Lopez farm.
Melissa requested changes be made to the Urgency Rent Stabilization Ordinance so that non-corporate property owners are protected.
Veronica Cabrera commented on issues regarding privatization of public services and shared her concerns with Athens being the sole provider of solid waste services to the City.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to approve the entire consent calendar except for Item No. 10 pulled for public comment.
1. Approval of City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes
It is recommended that the City Council approve the following City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes:
August 21, 2023 Meeting Minutes
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to approve the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of August 21, 2023.
2. Award of Professional Consultant Services Agreements for "Pomona Library Facility Improvements," Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-74120
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Award a Professional Consultant Services Agreement for "Pomona Library Facility Improvements," Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-74120 to ACC Environmental Consultants, Inc. to Hazardous Building Material/Abatement Professional Services (Design/Monitoring/Testing) in the amount of $115,241; City of Pomona Page 4
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2) Award a Professional Consultant Services Agreement for "Pomona Library Facility Improvements," Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-74120 to Design West Engineering for Mechanical Engineering Design to include the base bid and additive alternates in the total amount of $268,574; and 3) Award a Professional Consultant Services Agreement for the "Pomona Library Facility Improvements," Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-74120 to PBK Architects, Inc. d.b.a. BEAM Professionals for Roofing/Structural Design in the amount of $150,000.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to award a ARE Library Professional Consultant Services Agreement for "Pomona Library Facility Improvements," Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-74120 to ACC Environmental Consultants, Inc. to Hazardous Building Material/Abatement Professional Services (Design/Monitoring/Testing) in the amount of $115,241; award a Professional Consultant Services Agreement for "Pomona Library Facility Improvements," Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-74120 to Design West Engineering for Mechanical Engineering Design to include the base bid and additive alternates in the total amount of $268,574; and award a Professional Consultant Services Agreement for the "Pomona Library Facility Improvements," Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-74120 to PBK Architects, Inc. d.b.a. BEAM Professionals for Roofing/Structural Design in the amount of $150,000.
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City of Pomona to Submit a Grant Application for the Community Resilience Center Program through the California Strategic Growth Council
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-150 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR
GRANT FUNDS FOR THE COMMUNITY RESILIENCE CENTERS PROGRAM 2) Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute all documents related with this action, with approval of the City Attorney, as to form.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2023-150 and authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute all documents related with this action, with approval of the City Attorney, as to form.
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4. Adopt a Resolution Amending the FY 2023-24 Operating Budget for the Outdoor & Active Youth Program and Accept Grant Funds from Pomona Unified School District It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-151 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2023-24
OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE OUTDOOR & ACTIVE YOUTH PROGRAM
GRANT FUND BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND
APPROPRIATIONS BY $149,931 AND ACCEPTING FUNDS OF $524,931
FROM POMONA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IN GRANT FUNDING
2) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an agreement and any subsequent amendments subject to review by the City Attorney.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2023-151, and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an agreement and any subsequent amendments subject to review by the City Attorney.
5. Adopt a Resolution to Amend the FY 2022-23 Operating Budget to Increase Revenue Estimates and Appropriations for Continuum of Care Operation Porchlight Program by $164,990
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-148 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT OF THE FY 2022-23 OPERATING BUDGET TO INCREASE REVENUE
ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $164,990 FOR CONTINUUM OF
CARE OPERATION PORCHLIGHT PROGRAM
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2023-148.
6. Resolution to Amend the FY 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget by creating a New Unfunded Street Project, "Citywide-Centerline Monumen enlacement
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-153 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE FY 2023-24 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY CREATING A NEW
UNFUNDED STREET PROJECT, "CITYWIDE - CENTERLINE MONUMENT REPLACEMENT," PROJECT NO. 428-2590-XXXXX-67946
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2023-153.
Resolution to Amend the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Operating Budget by Appropriating $61,484 from Refuse Fund Reserves for Annual Los Angeles Regional Agency (LARA) Membership Fees
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-152 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2023-24 OPERATING BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $61,484 FROM AVAILABLE
RESERVES WITHIN THE REFUSE FUND AND TRANSFERING AND
APPROPRIATING THE SAME AMOUNT TO THE REFUSE ADMINISTRATION
FUND FOR ANNUAL LOS ANGELES REGIONAL AGENCY (LARA)
MEMBERSHIP FEES
2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to authorize the payment for the annual membership fees in the amount of $61,484 to LARA on behalf of the City.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2023-152 and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to authorize the payment for the annual membership fees in the amount of $61,484 to LARA on behalf of the City.
Authorize the Appropriation of Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Law Enforcement Agency De-Escalation Grant
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-157 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROPRIATING FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2022 LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY DE-ESCALATION GRANT AND
AMENDING THE FY 2023-24 OPERATING BUDGET TO INCREASE
REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $181,260
2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all agreements on behalf of the City, in substantially the form submitted, subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2023-157 and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all agreements on behalf of the City, in substantially the form submitted, subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
9. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Closure of City Hall During the 2023 Holiday Season and Rescheduling 2024 City Council Meeting Dates Due to Holiday Conflicts
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-155 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CLOSURE OF CITY HALL DURING THE 2023 HOLIDAY SEASON AND
CANCELLATION/RESCHEDULING OF 2024 MEETING DATES DUE TO
CONFLICTS WITH OBSERVED HOLIDAYS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2023-155.
10. Termination of Purchase & Sale Agreement with Seventh Street Development, Inc.
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-154 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, TERMINATING THE PURCHASE &
SALE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF POMONA AND SEVENTH
STREET DEVELOPMENT, INC.
***This item was pulled for public comment.
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Public Speaker Monique Robles, President of Pomona Chamber of Commerce, requested City Council to defer this decision to the October 2nd City Council meeting so that Seventh Street Development, Inc. may give a presentation.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ONTIVEROS-COLE, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to adopt Resolution No. 2023-154.
11. Approving Funding of $50,000 to the Pomona Chamber of Commerce in Accordance with the Defined Disbursement Schedule
It is recommended that the City Council approve funding for the Pomona Chamber of Commerce (the "Chamber") for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 in the amount of $50,000 to be disbursed in four equal quarterly payments of $12,500 at the beginning of each quarter.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to approve funding for the Pomona Chamber of Commerce (the "Chamber") for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 in the amount of $50,000 to be disbursed in four equal quarterly payments of $12,500 at the beginning of each quarter.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
12. Finding of Public Benefit to the Community at Large-Recommended Expenditure(s) and Recap of Expended Funds
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve the expenditure(s) recommended and make the finding that the community at large will receive a public benefit from the expenditure of funds for the recommended items); and
A. Amount to be determined to Pomona Community Foundation in support of 4t Annual Children's Festival - Requested Amount $2,500 B. Amount to be determined to Pomona Heritage in support of Pomona Heritage Old Home Restoration Workshop - Requested Amount $200 C. Amount to be determined to Galan Cultural Center in support of Mexico, Fiesta y Tradicion Fundraiser - Requested Amount $2,500 D. Amount to be determined to TRG Project in support of "The Middle of Life is IF" Project: Requested Amount: $4,000
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E. Amount to be determined to Pomona Pride Center in support of 3rd annual GayLA 2023: Requested Amount $10,000
F. Receive and file the recap of final amounts.
2) Receive and file the recap of final amounts.
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to make a finding of public benefit for items A-F.
***At this time Mayor Sandoval changed the order of items. Items were heard in the following order: Discussion Item 15, Discussion Item 13, Discussion Item 14, Discussion Item 16, and Public Hearing Item 17.
13. Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 58 of the Pomona City Code to Decrease Certain Speed Limits in the City Based on an Engineering and Traffic Survey
It is recommended that the City Council introduce, waive further, and give first reading to the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 4335 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 58 ("TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES"), ARTICLE III ("VEHICLE OPERATION"'), SECTION 58-122 ("SPEED LIMITS FOR SPECIFIC STREETS") OF THE POMONA CITY CODE BY
UPDATING THE SPEED LIMITS ON DESIGNATED CITY STREETS FOR YEARS 2023 AND 2024
*Please see attachment for emails submitted regarding this item.
Public Works Director Rene Guerrero gave the staff presentation.
Councilmember Garcia expressed support for the item and gave comments criticizing the State's method of surveying to establish speed limits. She also expressed support for creating streets that are people-centric rather than car-centric.
Councilmember Lustro asked questions regarding the possibility of adjusting speed limits to be more tailored to the needs of a neighborhood
Councilmember Preciado expressed support for the item, and shared a desire to see staff continue to find ways of making Pomona streets safer for pedestrians.
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Councilmember Ontiveros-Cole asked for clarifications regarding the list of streets on the report, and suggested that educating drivers on the importance of safe driving practices may help reduce traffic accident fatalities.
Mayor Sandoval expressed a desire to make the City of Pomona more walkable. He asked staff to find unrestricted funds to make a street more walkable when the City repairs it. He also commented on the function of two streetlights, and the short off-ramps along the Ten (10) Freeway that have stop signs instead of light signals.
Councilmember Garcia asked if McKinley is still considered a collectors street. Public Works Director Guerrero advised he could not definitively answer the question without the California Roadway Map, but believes it is and discussed various characteristics of collector streets.
Councilmember Preciado commented on Moreno Valley's camera system and the various features that impressed him.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PRECIADO, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to introduce, waive further, and give first reading to Ordinance No. 4335.
14. Introduction of an Ordinance Amending the Pomona City Code Creating an Ethics Commission Pursuant to the Provisions of Article VIII, Section 807 of the Charter of the City of Pomona
It is recommended that the City Council introduce, waive further, and give first reading to the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 4337 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF POMONA,
CALIFORNIA, CREATING AN ETHICS COMMISSION PURSUANT TO SECTION 807 OF THE CITY CHARTER OF THE CITY OF POMONA
City Clerk Butler gave a brief overview of the item.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR NOLTE, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to introduce, waive further, and give first reading to Ordinance No. 4337.
15. Receive and File the Police Oversight Commission Annual Report It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Police Oversight Commission Annual Report.
Police Oversight Commission Chair Eric Vasquez gave the presentation.
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Mayor Sandoval gave comments thanking the commissioners for their work.
Councilmember Lustro gave brief, positive comments regarding the report.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, SECOND BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT), to receive and file the Police Oversight Commission Annual Report.
16. Verification of Sufficiency of Signatures for Initiative Petition to Reduce Local Sales Tax Rate from 0.75% to 0.50% and to Extend the Term of the Tax by Repealing its March 31, 2029 Sunset
It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Receive, file and accept the Certificate of Sufficiency of Initiative Petition; and 2) Based upon the sufficiency of the petition, take one of the actions identified below:
A. Adopt the initiative measure, without alteration, at this meeting, or within 10 days after; or
B. Submit the initiative measure to the voters at the "next regular municipal election" occurring at least 88 days later; or
C. Submit the initiative measure to the voters at a special municipal election occurring on a Tuesday that is not on, before or after a State holiday, that is between 88 and 103 days after the City Council calls the election; or D. Direct Staff to prepare an impartial and informational report analyzing the impact of the initiative measure on the City's finances, ability to provide public services, land use and development regulations, and the like.
Public Speaker Guillermo Gonzalez expressed concern that a tax measure would go on a primary election, rather than a regular election. He urged the City Council to direct staff to prepare a report and expressed opposition to any measure that would make any tax permanent.
Vice Mayor Nolte asked if the City has any other legal choice aside from those listed. City Attorney Carvalho advised there are no other options. Vice Mayor Nolte expressed support to move forward with option D
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Mayor Sandoval expressed opposition to option A, and inquired about the possibility of having the measure placed on the November 2024 election. City Attorney Carvalho explained that due to the State's Election Code, the measure would have to go on the March 2024 election. Mayor Sandoval expressed support to move forward with option D.
Councilmember Lustro expressed support for option D.
Councilmember Garcia asked questions regarding the impartial report. City Attorney Carvalho explained the different between the initial impartial analysis and the report that is proposed in option D.
MOTION BY VICE MAYOR NOLTE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LUSTRO, CARRIED 6-0 (COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT) to receive, file and accept the Certificate of Sufficiency of Initiative Petition; and direct Staff to prepare an impartial and informational report analyzing the impact of the initiative measure on the City's finances, ability to provide public services, land use and development regulations, and the like.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
17. Public Hearing to Receive Comments on the FY 2022-23 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Funds; 2) Upon conclusion of the public hearing, direct staff to incorporate comments received into the final FY 2022-2023 CAPER; and
3) Approve the FY 2022-2023 CAPER for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Neighborhood Services Benita DeFrank gave a brief overview of the item.
Mayor Sandoval opened the public hearing, and with no speakers, he closed the public hearing.
MOTION BY MAYOR SANDOVAL, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 6- • (COUNCILMEMBER TORRES ABSENT) to direct staff to incorporate comments received into the final FY 2022-2023 CAPER; and approve the FY 2022-2023 CAPER for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
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ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting adjourned at 8:59 p.m. on September 11, 2023.
Respectfully submitted, ATTEST:
ROSALIA A. BUTLER, MMC - TIM SANDOVAL
City Clerk/Secretary of the Pomona Mayor/Chair of the Pomona Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Redevelopment Agency
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From: Lori Langrell < [email protected]>
Sent: Monday, September 11, 2023 5:30 PM
To: City Clerk
Cc: Garcia, Nora
Subject: Public Comment - Item 13 - 9-11-23
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Good afternoon Mayor Sandoval, and City Council Members, I am writing today with regard to Item 13, increasing speed limits in the city of Pomona. I am specifically commenting on the speed limit on Olive Street, and County Road, in the southern section of the city.
Raising the speed limit will be detrimental to these neighborhoods. On these streets you have only residential, family homes, an elementary school one block north, and an international boarding school on Olive Street. Of note, next to the boarding school is an adult day school, wherein the students walk on the sidewalk on Garey and Olive many times during the week. (These students are developmentally disabled). In this neighborhood, we have kids outside playing, something that we welcome, as in the years past this never happened.
Have you done traffic studies on these two streets. I would guess you haven't, because if you had, you would see that this is a bad idea. There are many children in the Angela/Chanslor neighborhood, that walk north to Olive, then have to cross Olive to go one block north on Palomares to get to Philadelphia Elementary. We have a crossing guard at the corner of Olive & Palomares that I have seen almost run over by speeding cars. In light of this going to council tonight, I spent time today watching the traffic on Olive Street. We need enforcement, not higher speed limits. The amount of speeding cars is horrifying.
The State of California has made the speed limit in residential neighborhoods 25 mph. This is a state law. Can we please adhere to State law, keep the speed limit at 25 mph on these two streets, and in a perfect world, get some enforcement in the neighborhood as well.
Thank you for your time.
Lori Langrell
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